Project/Cost Controller

The Role:We currently require a Cost Controller for a leading Oil & Gas company in London.

The role will mainly entail providing cost control service on projects/assets by implementing effective cost control measures, forecasting and through accurate reporting to enable decision making by Project Managers.

Responsibilities:

• Set up a control base from estimate • Populate cost report with risks, commitments, expenditure, variations without supervision • Carry out cost validation and reconcile cost report with accounting information • Prepare monthly project cost reports, monthly forecasts and annual budgets following close liaison with project and functional managers • Participate in the review of project cost and status reports • Monitor project costing • Track equipment and consumable usage and projection • Contribute to the achievement of strict financial controls in all areas • Review and raise invoices • Provide timely advice to project managers of changes in forecast to complete that could impact performance of project or capital spend • Interface with other departments to ensure timely submission of information • Interface with Finance on project accounting information and cash calls • Implement effective cost control measures

Candidate Specifications

• Minimum bachelors degree/equivalent diploma or related qualification • Experience within an offshore/subsea company would be ideal • Demonstrable experience in relevant cost control • Relevant experience and fundamentals in Project Controls • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office package (word, Excel, PowerPoint)